BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Benni F., Chairman Board of Regents at 7:30 P.M.
*Chairman Benni F. has stated that he will not vote except to break ties.
Present: Benni F., Domingo A., Lanny R., Phil K., Tom L., Tom P. and Karen H., International
Executive Secretary.
Present by Telephone: Arnie B.
Absent: Allan S. and Bob W.
Guests: None
1- A. The minutes of the Board of Regents meeting of November 21, 2006 were read and
approved.
Motion seconded and passed
For…6 Against…0 Abstained…0
B. The Operating Statement for November 2006 was read and approved.
Motion seconded and passed
For…6 Against…0 Abstained…0
2-OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Lifeliners. There were 7 new Lifeliners as follows: New York – 3, California - 2,
and 1 each from Nevada and New Jersey.
There were no new Cans.
21 Starter Kits were sent out in November including 3 that went to prisons and we had 5 new
Group Information Forms received back as follows: 1 each from Elgin, Illinois; Burien,
Washington; Bay City, Wisconsin; Penrith, Sydney and Kalipeda, Lithuania.
B. G.A. Name and Logo. A letter from our attorney hopes to wrap this matter up by end of year.
However research of Internet indicates we still have this problem. We ascertained there are about
354 Domains that use parts of “Gamblers Anonymous” in their names. The Board has decided
that outright purchase of all of above is exorbitant, but we will continue research on any
“Gamblersanonymous.” Domains that become available and will purchase at that time.
C. National Hotline. The number “(888) GA Helps” belongs to Erlanger. Benni will contact Mr.
Zimmer of Erlanger with request to confirm modification, “That as long as G.A. continues to pay
and use above phone number, it will stay with G.A.
D. Annual Audit. Motion to approve Annual Audit as submitted.
Motion second and passed
For…6 Against…0 Abstained…0
E. Standing Rules. Steve R. of Sacramento, Chairman of the International Relations Committee has
advised Benni that he is preparing a proposal for Trustee approval.
F. Hurricane Katrina. Leanne W., Trustee for New Orleans and Mississippi has advised Karen that
the above Intergroups are in need of Literature and will order substantial literature for both
groups.
3-NEW BUSINESS
A. Karen expressed appreciation for Bonus’s and that all other employees were very grateful.
The collection in the amount of $20.00 was taken and the meeting was closed with the Serenity
Prayer.
The next meeting on Friday, January 19, 2007 starts with the Nominating Committee meeting at
6:00 P.M. followed by the regular Board of Regents meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by Phil K., Acting Assistant Recording Secretary
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